Spurs vs. Thunder: Game 3

May 31, 2012 9:21 PM

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes under pressure from San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes under pressure from San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) scores a basket during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) scores a basket during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) reacts after hitting a three point basket during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) reacts after hitting a three point basket during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) shoots the ball during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) shoots the ball during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of... Photo-3011426.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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The Spurs tip off against the Thunder during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kevin Martin / Kevin Martin / San Antonio Express-News) less

The Spurs tip off against the Thunder during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kevin Martin / Kevin Martin / San Antonio ... more

The Spurs tip off against the Thunder during the first half of game... Photo-3011427.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) points near Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) points near Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) is pressured at the rim by San Antonio Spurs' Matt Bonner (15) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) is pressured at the rim by San Antonio Spurs' Matt Bonner (15) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) talks to San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) as San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) listens during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) talks to San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) as San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) listens during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) pats Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) on the head during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) pats Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) on the head during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) makes a face during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) makes a face during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks points during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks points during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) reacts during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) reacts during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) dunks against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) dunks against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes around San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes around San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes around San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes around San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha shoots between Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Spurs' Gary Neal during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha shoots between Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Spurs' Gary Neal during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. ... more

Thunder's James Harden looks for room between Spurs players during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Thunder's James Harden looks for room between Spurs players during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich walks around official Bill Spooner during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich walks around official Bill Spooner during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man ... more

Thunder's Kevin Durant hugs his mother Wanda Pratt after game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Thunder's Kevin Durant hugs his mother Wanda Pratt after game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward ... more

Members of the Spurs sit dejected on the bench near the end of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Members of the Spurs sit dejected on the bench near the end of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / ... more

Members of the Spurs sit dejected on the bench near the end of game... Photo-3011442.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) leaves the court after the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) leaves the court after the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man ... more

The Spurs bench late in the game during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

The Spurs bench late in the game during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui ... more

The Spurs bench late in the game during the second half of game... Photo-3011444.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of... Photo-3011445.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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The Spurs bench late in the game during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

The Spurs bench late in the game during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui ... more

The Spurs bench late in the game during the second half of game... Photo-3011446.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) dunks during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) dunks during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man ... more

An Oklahoma City Thunder fan , wearing an image of San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

An Oklahoma City Thunder fan , wearing an image of San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. ... more

An Oklahoma City Thunder fan , wearing an image of San Antonio... Photo-3011448.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) gestures during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) gestures during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) looks on from the bench during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) looks on from the bench during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) looks on from the bench... Photo-3011452.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) loses control of the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) loses control of the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) loses control of the ball... Photo-3011453.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) grimaces after a play during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) grimaces after a play during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) passes around Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) passes around Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) dunks over San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) and San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) dunks over San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) and San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) loses control of the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kevin Martin / Kevin Martin / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) loses control of the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) loses control of the ball... Photo-3011459.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kevin Martin / Kevin Martin / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots near Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kevin Martin / Kevin Martin / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots near Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) near San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kevin Martin / Kevin Martin / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) near San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) holds on to the ball before the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) holds on to the ball before the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) reach for a loose ball during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) reach for a loose ball during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on ... more

Spurs players during the National Anthem before the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Spurs players during the National Anthem before the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San ... more

Spurs players during the National Anthem before the first half of... Photo-3011465.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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The group Hanson performs the National Anthem before the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

The group Hanson performs the National Anthem before the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / ... more

The group Hanson performs the National Anthem before the first half... Photo-3011466.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) goes to the hoop against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) goes to the hoop against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) goes to the hoop... Photo-3011468.43886 - San Antonio Express-News

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) and San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) and San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, center, sits on the bench during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, center, sits on the bench during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) dunks near San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) dunks near San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) pulls in a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins and Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) pulls in a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins and Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) reacts after being call for a foul during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) reacts after being call for a foul during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) motions upward during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) motions upward during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) dunks in front of San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) dunks in front of San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after scoring near San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after scoring near San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) attempts a dunk over San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) attempts a dunk over San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a play near Oklahoma City Thunder's Nazr Mohammed (8) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a play near Oklahoma City Thunder's Nazr Mohammed (8) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half of game three of the NBA ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) walks down the court during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) walks down the court during the first half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) shoots the ball during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) shoots the ball during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to his team during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to his team during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) shoots under pressure from Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) shoots under pressure from Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) holds on to San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) holds on to San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. ... more

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The Spurs bench during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News)

The Spurs bench during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News)

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) sticks out his tongue during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) sticks out his tongue during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / ... more

Thunder's James Harden shoots around Spurs' Tiago Splitter during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Thunder's James Harden shoots around Spurs' Tiago Splitter during the second half of game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich answers question from the media after game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man Hui / Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich answers question from the media after game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. The Thunder won 102-82. (Kin Man ... more

Spurs' Tony Parker (from left), Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and others stand during the national anthem before game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. (Edward A. Ornelas / Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News) less

Spurs' Tony Parker (from left), Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and others stand during the national anthem before game three of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. ... more